GoToMeetings adds HD-video. Goes apart from Skype?

August 03, 2011 | Author: Adam Levine


Last March, before Skype was acquired by Microsoft, it announced that the GoToMeating
web-conferencing tools will be integrated into Skype's client. It could
be a logical partnership because GoToMeeting and Skype are often used
together to organize online meetings. But then Microsoft bought Skype,
and apparently the plan was changed. After all, Microsoft and Citrix
(the owner of GoToMeeting) - are more rivals than friends. Anyway,
yesterday GoToMeeting launched the new version with its own video tool
called HDFaces. Moreover, HDFaces can not just replace Skype for
GoToMeeting users, but also compete with Skype in the global enterprise
video meating market.
HDFaces supports up to 6 concurrent participants, with a maximum
resolution 1920x960 pixels. I.e. the quality of the video call is
potentially much better than in Skype. Video streams can be displayed in
a separate window or on a separate screen. The video stream of the
current speaker is automatically highlighted. At the same time, video
conferencing is available absolutely free of charge for all GoToMeeting
users (and the cost of GoToMeeting is $49/month per 15 users)

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Author: Adam Levine
Adam is an expert in project management, collaboration and productivity technologies, team management, and motivation. With an extensive background working at prestigious companies such as Microsoft and Accenture, Adam's in-depth knowledge and experience in the field make him a sought-after professional. Currently, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, owning a thriving consulting and training agency where he imparts invaluable insights and practical strategies to individuals and organizations, empowering them to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. You can contact Adam via email adam@liventerprise.com